1. Transportation & Logistics Career Day
Friday, March 1, 2013
What you need to know

2. What is T&L Career Day?
Recruiters from regional, national and international transportation and logistics companies are invited to participate in one of only two discipline-specific recruiting event on campus. T&L Career Day brings corporate representatives and students together for one-on-one prescheduled interviews for internship, part-time and full-time positions.
Transportation & Logistics Career Day started in with a handful of companies and was held as an annual event until In 2008, Career Day became a biannual event held in the fall (October) and spring (February).

3. T&L Career Day Sponsor
T&L Career Day is sponsored by the American Society of Transportation & Logistics (AST&L)
AST&L awards the Certification in Transportation & Logistics (CTL)
UNF is one of only 27 universities in the nation that offers the CTL part of the Blanket Waiver program to all graduates that apply
The CTL is the CPA of logistics

4. Networking Reception Sponsor
C.H. Robinson is the sponsor of the networking reception immediately following the interview sessions
UNF University Center (Bldg. 43) Room 1058
3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Career Day participants are required to attend
Appetizers and cash bar
Thank you to our sponsors!

5. Look what companies are coming to T&L Career Day Fall 2012
CEVA Logistics
Saddlecreek Logistics
C.H. Robinson
Stein Mart
Corporate Traffic
Suddath Companies
Crowley Maritime
Target
Gexpro/Rexel
Tennessee Commercial Warehouse
Exxact Express
Henry Schein, Inc.
Total Military Mng’t.
Interline Brands
Total Quality Logistics
JZ Expedited Logistics
Werner Enterprises
Michael’s Distribution
Winn-Dixie
PLS Logistics Services
XPO Logistics
Rexel/Gexpro
Yusen Logistics

6. Requirements for Students
Minimum GPA 2.75
Must be S.T.A.R. certified through Coggin Career Management Center (CMC)
Resume must be critiqued or refreshed by the CMC
All students must engage in at least 1 mock interview prior to Career Day even if previously S.T.A.R. certified

7. Important Deadlines
Resumes must be critiqued by the Career Management Center prior to submission.
Submit approved resume in MS Word document to
Format for naming resume: Lastname_Firstname_Gradmonth(numerical) Gradyear(numerical)-Position(F or I)
DO NOT USE ALL CAPS
Sample: Smith_John_4-12-F  (John Smith graduates April 2012 seeking full-time employment).docx
Use UNF or professional address
Resume Deadline – Friday, February 1.

8. How the interview schedule is determined
Recruiters have access to the resumes of all participants on a secure website.
Recruiters rank candidates in order of preference based on the resume.
Recruiters submit position descriptions.
Students receive position descriptions.
Students rank companies according to preference based on job description (if provided) or company profile, #1 being best.
rankings in alphabetical order to Due date TBD. You will be notified.
Rank every company.
Preferences of students and recruiters are put into a mathematical model that makes a logical match.

9. How the interview schedule is determined, cont’d.
If you have to start late, leave early or have any other time constraints, please indicate by Friday, February 22.
If you can’t make it at all let me know by Friday, February 22 so the schedule can be adjusted.
If you are a “No Show” – it will make you and the program look very bad & you will not be admitted to the next Career Day.
Keep your phone on vibrate because you may have an opportunity to fill in at the last minute.

10. I didn’t get an interview with my first choice. Why not?
The interview schedule is based on the data received from students and recruiters.
If you ranked a company as #1 and the company does not want to interview you, you will not get an interview.
If you are not qualified (grad date, etc.), the company may decline an interview regardless of your preference.
If you don’t submit a preference the schedule will be completely random.

11. Helpful Hints Make sure you check your email every day.
Make a safe sender so messages don’t get caught in junk mail.
When you send your registration, resume, rankings, or any other important information request a delivery receipt or expect a response from me. If you don’t get a response within 2 days check back to make sure your was received.
Sign up for mock interviews and practice in the CMC. Recruiters can tell who is prepared.

12. Helpful Hints cont’d: Research every company
Prioritize your research and focus on the companies you are most interested in.
Read articles in Jacksonville Business Journal, Wall Street Journal, annual reports, online articles, trade journals.
Be proactive. Don’t wait to start doing the research after you receive your interview schedule. It will be too stressful.
Do enough research so that you will have a working knowledge of every company attending.
Schedules are subject to change so you may get to sit down with a recruiter that is not on your list.
Be aware that some companies do not have open positions, but participate in order to meet new students and create a “pipeline” of talent when a position opens up.
Be prepared for ANYTHING! Attitude is everything!

13. Informal interviews
There will be many opportunities for informal interviews and networking. Be prepared to make a good impression during the:
Networking breakfast
Lunch
In the break room
In the elevator
At the networking reception at 3:30 p.m.
Ask for a business card, offer your resume, sell yourself. Don’t be shy and give it your best shot!

14. T&L Career Day Schedule Coggin College
8:00 – 9:00 AM: Registration Coggin Lobby
Networking Breakfast Room 1020
9:15 – 12:00 PM: Series of 25 minute interviews followed by10 minute break between
11:30 –1:00 PM: Box lunch in Room 1020
1:10 – 3:20 PM: Interviews resume
3:45 – 5:30 PM: Networking reception UNF University Center (Bldg. 43)
You will receive your interview schedule the day before Career Day. Do not me to ask when you will receive your schedule!!
Your schedule is subject to change. You will be called or texted if there is an opportunity for an additional interview. Be ready!
Break room with refreshments on 3rd floor in room 3136 and 3138.
Do not blow off any interviews no matter what.

15. What to wear, what to bring
Business Professional (no exceptions)
Dark suit, tie for men, ironed shirt, polished shoes, no cologne.
Women, conservative suit, hose, close-toed shoes, minimal jewelry and make-up, no fragrance.
Use a lint roller.
Do not chew gum.
Bring a padfolio with note pad & pen. A limited number are available for free.
30 resumes printed on resume paper
Business cards

16. Following up after the interview
Collect business cards from all recruiters.
Follow up with a thank you within 24 hours.
If you met a recruiter informally you can still follow up with an .

17. T&L Career Day Committee
If you would like to volunteer to help with the event please contact
This is a great way to network in a more informal atmosphere.
It is also a great way to prove yourself in real time.

18. Resources
Coggin Career Management Center on the 2nd floor for information on proper dress, networking etiquette, interviewing tips, resume critiquing, mock interviews and more.

19. Contact Lynn.Brown@unf.edu
T&L Career Day
Questions?
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